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A property was removed from a Special Flood Hazard Area through a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) after the borrower obtained the original loan. The borrower requests to cancel the flood insurance. What is the lender's obligation?

Correct Answer

D) Must obtain a new flood determination before allowing cancellation

When a property's flood zone designation changes, the lender must obtain a new standard flood hazard determination to verify the change before allowing cancellation of mandatory flood insurance coverage.

Answer Options
A
Must continue to require flood insurance until the loan is paid off
B
Must immediately allow cancellation since the property is no longer in an SFHA
C
May allow cancellation but must notify the borrower of continued flood risk
D
Must obtain a new flood determination before allowing cancellation

Why This Is the Correct Answer

When a property's flood zone designation changes, the lender must obtain a new standard flood hazard determination to verify the change before allowing cancellation of mandatory flood insurance coverage.

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